Champagne

Becky Sue Epstein is an author and journalist in the fields of wine, spirits, food and travel based in Massachussets, USA. She is the author of many books on wine, spirits and food including Brandy: A Global History (Reaktion Books, 2014).

"This short volume, wittily illustrated and beautifully designed, is a pleasure both to look at and to consume. Which, given the subject matter, seems fitting." - The Spectator"A sparkling history of the worlds greatest wine. Stories, pictures and mouth-watering cocktails" - The Lady"Champagne is an invaluable complement to a glass of bubbly as well as an informative, elegant gift for all wine lovers." - Intermezzo"an entertaining look at the worlds most celebratory beverage. Pop a cork and enjoy a fl&#251te of our favorite bubbly while brushing up on champagne lore." - The Tasting Panel"With the holidays around the corner, now might be a good time to brush up on your Champagne facts. Epsteins book, slim and elegant like a flute of sparkling wine, is brimming with information, from the essential the evolution of Champagne to the esoteric." - PalatePress.com

• BubblingUp to the Top: Champagne and Other Great Sparkling Wines 1. The Origins of Champagne 2. The Cult and Culture of Champagne 3. Champagne is Established 4. Sparkling Wine Producers Around the World 5. Wars, Society and Taste: Stresses on Champagne in the Twentieth Century 6. Style, Styles and Stylishness 7. Scandale! Expanding Champagne Around the World 8. Drinking Today: What, Where and How Champagne Rules: Buying, Storing, Serving What to Have with your Champagne and Sparkling Wine Classic Cocktail Recipes for Champagne and Sparkling Wine Select Bibliography Websites and Associations Acknowledgements Photo Acknowledgements Index